Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Tokyo?

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The price you pay for your flight to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

Can I find cheaper flights to Tokyo if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tokyo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 3

What is the best airline to fly to Tokyo?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tokyo.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo?

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Tokyo Haneda is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tokyo. One-way flights to Tokyo Haneda typically cost R1 808, while return flights cost around R2 902.

Question 5

How much is a return flight to Tokyo?

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A return flight to Tokyo will typically cost around R6 344, however they can be found for as little as R5 690.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to Tokyo depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Tokyo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 50 minutes).

Question 7

Does Tokyo Narita have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Tokyo Narita can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Tokyo Narita?

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Yes. Tokyo Narita has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Narita Airport Rest House is the closest property to Tokyo Narita (0,0 km away from Tokyo Narita).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

Question 10

How long is the flight to Tokyo?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo takes 20 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Tokyo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tokyo?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Tokyo are Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines and Etihad Airways.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tokyo ranges from 50.0 - 210.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Tokyo when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tokyo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Return from	R13 604
One-way from	R8 878
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 688

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